In another thread Connie asked about the availability of fresh cut trees in the VI for Christmas. Figured some of you might want to learn more about trees, traditions, food, Santa - Christmas in the VI. So here are some articles ;).

VI Christmas Traditions: http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=11633560.

Memories of Christmas in STT French Community: https://www.vinow.com/general_usvi/articles/french_christmas.php

Santa Claus is coming to the VI?: https://www.vinow.com/general_usvi/articles/island_christmas.php

Origins of Christmas Festival on St. Croix: http://faculty.uvi.edu/users/ahighfi/writings/chrisfest.html

VI Christmas Tunes & Foods: http://www.virginislandsthisweek.com/featured_articles/virgin_islands_christmas_1.html

--Islander